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The latest funding rounds, venture capital news, and investment trends in the startup ecosystem.

Cestari Ultimate Pasta Machine displayed in a Walmart aisle, symbolizing bootstrapped success and retail expansion.

Cestari kitchen brand grows sales without venture capital funding

Cestari is expanding its flagship Ultimate Pasta Machine into major retailers like Walmart, all while operating entirely bootstrapped in 2026.

Marcus Havel· Jun 9· 3 min read

Pipe Secures $16 Million to Expand Revenue-Based Financing Platform

Revenue-based financing platform Pipe has secured $16 million in a new funding round, signaling renewed investor interest in alternative capital sources for scaling companies.

Marcus Havel· Apr 10· 5 min

A futuristic factory floor with advanced robotics and human engineers, symbolizing Eclipse Ventures' $1.3 billion investment in industrial technology and AI-driven manufacturing.

Eclipse Ventures Announces New $1.3 Billion Fund for Industrial Tech

The venture capital firm has closed $1.3 billion across two new funds, bringing its total assets under management to approximately $10 billion to back companies in manufacturing, robotics, and other physical industries.

Marcus Havel· Apr 8· 6 min